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Instructions
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 645 PRO Mamiya pioneered the 6x4.5 film format and introduced the world’s first 645 SLR in 1975. The 645 PRO is the latest masterpiece in this series and This manual covers the basic camera. Sepa- incorporates all the latest mechanical, electronic and optical advances. Its rate instructions are external appearance, too, has been modernized and its ergonomic design supplied with all sys- tem accessories, in- We are sure that you will enjoy the many
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.26 Specia l Feature s o f Mamiya 64 5 PR O .................. . .3 Fil m Transport an d Fil m Unloadin g Name s an d Functio n o f Part s ............................... . . . 7 . ..2 7 Using the Self-timer/Delayed Shutter Release . Attaching and Removing Lense s . 10 Multiple Exposure s . .27 Attaching and Removing Roll Film Holder s . . . 1 1 Exposure s .28 Tim e . Removin g Lock-u p Photograph y . .29 Attachin g an d Viewfinder s . .12 Mirro r Attaching and Removing the Film Advance .30 Infr
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3 x More Negative Area Than the 35mm Format the 645 PRO in the form of state-of-the-art optoelectronics Superior Image Quality From Mamiy a which immediately identifies problems with the shutter Class Lenses (i.e. when it will not release) when the AE Prism Finder The FE401 u . d these malfunctions area than the 35m m failure to draw out the Dark Slide, or if there are problems in film take-up, the LED will indicate the source of the Film Holders are rectangular and so are most picture
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Interchangeable Viewfinders Bright, Dynamic Images Visible on the Focusing Screen - 5 Selectable Types Availabl e - 1. AE Prism Finder FE401 The AE (automatic exposure) Prism Finder FE401 - a The 64 5 PRO can reproduce bright, dynamic and sharp images on the focusing screen, enabling optimum com- switching from center-weighted averaging to spot me- position to be obtained according to the photographic tering. It also has a V E 3 + exposure compensation ad- purpose. In addition, the 645 PRO great
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built-in camera mechanism will automatically advance the film to the next frame, when the shutter release is 300mm f/2.8 APO lens which eliminates chromatic aber- activated, either on the camera body or on the Power Drive Grip WG401. they greatly expand the world of images that are possible. New Automatic Leaf Shutter Lenses for added versatility. 8 55mm (Wide Angle), 80mm (Standard) 150mm Auto winding with the Power Drive Grip WG401 (Telephoto) lenses lenses are all in Seiko #0 shutter, offer
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< S elf-timer > A Broad Accessory System For Specialized Applications will light a red pil t o p m n i e t t f i e l a m am p int t he fr on t A useful accessory system to serve the specialized needs of the photographer. It includes Auto Bellows and Auto Extension Rings for close-up and copying work; Infrared Remote Control for studio and nature photogra- e < phy; External Battery Case for operating in cold sur- roundings; Camera Grips for convenient holding and “ tter setting. A new power
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Focusing Screen N 13 Gold Plated Contacts I n g C e A dial on the film holder and Th i s is fitted into the the shutter speeds. o Hot-shoe (X contact) A cordless flash can be used Battery Check Lamp with e S Whe n want t o the screen. slide this pin to the left an d the screen. Lens Release Button t This contact is used f such as a special han d e unit. Battery Check Button Mirror / LED displays the present * y the mirror. 7 condition. batter Never touch the surfa
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Shutter Speed Dial Lock Release B utton button is used for un- o C locking the Shutter Speed Electric Contact for Film Shutter Speed Dial selects the shutter This contact receives film - sensitivity data from the film mode from A E Film Holder Mount Neck Strap Lug Pin Film Holder Couplin g Film Advance Crank A Shutter Curtain t Exposures are controlled by and closing the cur- t ai n When this lever is set at “MULTI”, film when the Film Advance Crank is turned. / Film
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The camera to subject dis- tance can be set or confirmed Depth-of-field Scale Provides a quick reading of the Aperture Ring Coupling Pin, transmitting diaphragm Battery Chamber Cover Tripod Socket tripod socket. To con- " 4 / 1 " 8 Battery Chamber Cover the small screw in the base of Latch bushing. See page 32. the socket. Then remove the socket, remove 3/ vert to a Finder. information to the AE Prism This coupler is engaged with Exposure Meter Coupler ertures and distances. depth-of-field fo
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Attaching the Lens Removing the Lens. Rear Cover First remove the Front Body Cap in Line up red Lens Alignment Dot @ pushing lens release button back- the direction of the arrow, while against red camera Alignment Dot wards, turn lens counterclockwise. 8 ) C ( and gently insert the lens into the g camera body. Then turn the lens Rear Body Protective Cover can be clock wise, as indicated by arrow, readily removed by depressing the until it clicks into place. Make sure part of @ as shown in the
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Removing the Roll Film Holder Attaching the Roll Film Holder * e Slide is not inserted, the safety lock will prevent the holder from being removed. * The Dark Slide can be inserted in the Roll Film Holder up to the Green Line, marked on the slide, without affecting the image. * Remove the Roll Film Holder 1. Insert the Dark slide i nto marked by White Lines on the side While spanning the Roll Film Holder Push the lower one of the Film Holder Detaching Lock Release ger rests, carefully align
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Attaching the Finder. Removing the Finder The same procedure applies to all finders. The illustrations shows the AE Prism Finde r Lift the Upper Cover from the camera the finder with your fin- body. gers, push the button on its right side Insert the Attaching Latches ) A ( of the marked with a downward pointing finder into the Finder Coupling Panel arrowQ,downward, while pushing ) B ( in the front wall of the body. Press side@, the finder down until the rear latch inward. 12 locks securely in
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Attaching the Crank Removing the Crank L ) A ( W ith the flat part, having a White You may choose six different crank i t t go (see illustration). against its mounting plate on the side The orientation of the crank of the body and push Film Advance proper against its base, before it is attached to the camera, will be 13 bly is locked into place. maintained when the entire assem- Crank Lock Lever backward. ence. prefer- your positions to sui sta rt ing Index Line, on top, line the Crank up
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The camera will not function without a battery Checking Battery The camera will not function with- + Press Battery Check Button “B.C.” out a battery InserttheOsidefirstatasteep ) A ( on lower front of the camera. angle and then push entire battery Battery Check Lamp ( B ) on top op- into place, making sure that the lift posite side should light. Bright light Chamber Cover latch, on the bottom ribbon wraps around battery. Close indicates good condition. Blinking cover by inserting twin-prong e
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Important: The sealed, new battery which is Battery strength will be indicated by whether the light: been subject to storage conditions which have reduced its service life. ficient. . . . y capacity has with a fresh battery a s n s - p dropped below the al- Carefully wipe the battery con- . . . . .. e camera ber. Failure to do so may result in will not work. (Replace poor electrical contact and conse- quent malfunctioning of the camera. 3. Always remove battery when camera is not used for
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When set to the yellow clock symbol If the film is not completely ad- 0 the self-timer is operative. See vanced, if the Dark Slide is not with- page 27 and 28 for further instruc- drawn or if the battery is dead, the tions. the Shutter Release Button is Operating pressed. This will also be the case if the Shutter Speed Dial is set to “A” Button 1. The Shutter Release Button @ After releasing the shutter, the Film Advance Crank wil l tion display if the AE Prism Finder is used. Continu
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1. Attach the Roll Film Set the Shutter Speed 4. Set the Multiple Expo- Holder to the camera body. Dial to any other position sure Lever on the body to Selector to (normal Pull out the Dark Slide mode), and press the Shut- and place it into its Storage AE Prism Finder is not mounted on the camera, the shutter will not release if the released, advance the Film Shutter Speed Dial is in the Advance Crank one com- “A” or The empty film spool included with the film holder * When only
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While pushing the Back Cover While squeezing in on both sides 3. the right-hand side of this Lock Release Button ( A ) downward, of the Release Latch A ( ) pull the Roll empty spool with the lower Spool g out of the camera body. Stud ) A ( (convex). Slide the spool , n o t At that time, the empty spool into position making sure that the in the upper part down to the lower left-side of the spool is properly held When you load fil m for the first time, and discard the protective e
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Gently rotate the take-up spool as In the same manner, insert a roll Pull out some of the leader paper. shown in the photo until the start of film in the upper compartment. At Insert the tip of the leader paper into that time, check that the film leader the slot of the lower Take-up Spool. with the start mark on the spool paper is set as shown in the photo clip. above. (The leader paper inside is . * Correctly align the start marks that the film direction is wrong if e with each other, making
